Starlight Theatre 39.007454° N -94.53282° W

Description

About Starlight:
As a nonprofit organization located in the heart of Swope Park, Starlight provides community engagement programs that impact over 60,000 Kansas Citians annually.

Through transformative learning opportunities, innovative partnerships with schools and local organizations, and essential free access initiatives, Starlight enriches lives and fosters meaningful connections across the community.

About Performances for Young Audiences:
Starlight presents free, live performances for local elementary students during the school day. Featuring internationally renowned, award-winning theatre companies, these performances aim to inspire, engage, and cultivate a lifelong love for the arts.

These field trip experiences are brought to you by Children's Mercy with support from PNC.


Bathroom Notes

Restroom access will be available to audience members before, after, and throughout the performance, but we recommend that all audience members remain seated for the duration of the show.

Cancellation Policy

Starlight staff must be contacted with any requested changes or cancellations to a school’s registration no less than three weeks prior to the school’s scheduled performance date. While not all changes can be guaranteed, Starlight will do what is possible to accommodate the needs of the school.

Info

4600 Starlight Road
Kansas City, MO 64132

8169971140

pya@kcstarlight.com

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Subjects
Art, Music, Theater, Literature, Arts
Activities
Field Trip
Grades
1, 2, 3, K, 4
Cost
Free
Accommodations

Learning Experiences

Field Trip

The Gruffalo: April 1-2

About Performances for Young Audiences:
As a nonprofit organization located in the heart of Swope Park, Starlight provides this free program thanks to sponsorship from Children's Mercy with support of PNC. This performance is intended for children in grades K-3, and you can register by visiting kcstarlight.com/student-performances/.

About the Show:
The Gruffalo
On a daring adventure in search of hazelnuts, Mouse meets the cunning Fox, the eccentric old Owl and the high-spirited Snake. Will the story of the scary Gruffalo save Mouse from ending up as dinner for these hungry woodland creatures? After all, there’s no such thing as a Gruffalo–is there?

This performance includes a Teacher Resource Guide--a curated learning tool provided by Starlight staff to provide curriculum connections, pre- and post-visit materials, and a worksheet.

Field Trip Details
Date: Thursday, April 1 & Friday, April 2, 2027
Time: 10:00am and 12:30pm
Register by visiting kcstarlight.com/student-performances/ and submitting a request form.

Subjects Covered

art, music, theater, literature

Grades
1, 2, 3, k
Capacity
450 stu.
Activity

field trip

Duration
60 min.

The Invisible Boy: Feb. 18-19

About Performances for Young Audiences:
As a nonprofit organization located in the heart of Swope Park, Starlight provides this free program thanks to sponsorship from Children's Mercy with support of PNC. This performance is intended for children in grades K-3, and you can register by visiting kcstarlight.com/student-performances/.

About the Show:
The Invisible Boy
Meet Brian. No one notices him. No one includes him. He just feels invisible. But everything suddenly changes when a new student named Justin arrives. A bit of creativity helps form a new friendship, unleashing Brian’s lively personality and vivid imagination. This high-spirited musical, complete with fun songs and heartfelt humor, will help us all discover the possibilities that begin with a simple act of kindness.

This performance includes a Teacher Resource Guide--a curated learning tool provided by Starlight staff to provide curriculum connections, pre- and post-visit materials, and a worksheet.

Field Trip Details
Date: Thursday, February 18 & Friday, February 19, 2027
Time: 10:00am and 12:30pm
Register by visiting kcstarlight.com/student-performances/ and submitting a request form.

Subjects Covered

art, music, theater, literature

Grades
1, 2, 3, 4
Capacity
450 stu.
Activity

field trip

Duration
60 min.

The Snowy Day And Other Stories: Oct. 22-23

About Performances for Young Audiences:
As a nonprofit organization located in the heart of Swope Park, Starlight provides this free program thanks to sponsorship from Children's Mercy with support of PNC. This performance is intended for children in grades 1-3, and you can register by visiting kcstarlight.com/student-performances/.

About the Show:
The Snowy Day And Other Stories
Ezra Jack Keats’ treasured characters come to life in this humorous and fun adaptation of the collected stories: “Whistle for Willie”, “Goggles!”, “A Letter to Amy”, and “The Snowy Day.” Using innovative shadow puppetry, The Snowy Day And Other Stories celebrates the magic and boundless possibilities of childhood and the challenges of growing up.

This performance includes a Teacher Resource Guide--a curated learning tool provided by Starlight staff to provide curriculum connections, pre- and post-visit materials, and a worksheet.

Field Trip Details
Date: October 22-23, 2026
Time: 10:00am and 12:30pm
Register by visiting kcstarlight.com/student-performances/ and submitting a request form.

Subjects Covered

arts, music, theater, literature

Grades
1, 2, 3, k
Capacity
450 stu.
Activity

field trip

Duration
60 min.